IT Asset Management

IT Asset and Configuration Management: An Overview

SACM helps leadership understand what they own in terms of assets and how a change in configuration affects other assets, which helps an organization deliver effective service management and tangibly improves its bottom line.

by Laura Miller on January 2, 2018

ITSM Glossary: ITSM, ITIL and Service Desk

Some commonly confused, basic terms in our world include ITSM, ITIL, and service desk. So what's the difference between these three, and why does it matter?

by Chris McManus on November 9, 2017

Is Your ITAM Ready for the Future?

Twenty-two percent of IT managers have no asset management system in place; at the other extreme, 45 percent of enterprises have deployed over 20 asset management tools.

by Laura Miller on June 29, 2017

Using QR Codes or Barcodes in Samanage

Having a tough time keeping track of the hundreds or thousands of ‘things’ lying around the office or job site? We know, it’s a monumental task. In Samanage, we provide two options to get those assets organized and under control -- QR codes and barcodes.

by Rachel Garrison on December 20, 2016

Why You Don’t Need to Track Software License Keys

Software license management is a critical IT activity, helping companies ensure that they are in full compliance with vendor contracts at all times, so they can avoid potential fines and penalties during a license audit.

by Laura Miller on June 17, 2016

Do You Visibly Know Where Your Assets Are?

IT asset management is a powerful aspect of IT service management (ITSM). The visibility that you can gain from such a tool will not only empower you, but empower your organization as a whole.

by Laura Miller on March 3, 2016

Are Your IT Assets Living a Secret Life?

You already know that having an IT asset management solution and process in place can help grow your business. But, that bottom line always seems to come up -- so, how do you convince executives of the value of ITAM?

by Laura Miller on February 24, 2016

Agent vs. Agentless: Which One Best Fits Your Organization?

As businesses become more and more digitized, asset management becomes more than just a good idea -- it’s a necessity.

by Lauren Clapper on February 16, 2016

Infographic: The Changing Landscape of IT Asset Management

IT asset management is critical to every business structure as organizations move to the cloud and BYOD models. Providing visibility and insights, IT asset management processes bring clarity organization-wide to what’s needed, what isn't needed, what isn't working, and what's most compatible for the greater good.

by Danielle Livy on February 11, 2016

5 Mistakes That Make Hardware Asset Management Difficult

Hardware asset management can be time consuming and labor intensive. It isn't easy even when users do what they're supposed to do, but that doesn't always happen.

by Brandon Wolfe on February 2, 2016